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Napa Valley | Exploring California's Renowned Wine Country - Duration: 8:50.
Hi there, it's Ernest from Trip Astute. In this video, we wanted to share one of our
recent adventures -- exploring Napa Valley, California.
(light chiming music)
We visited Napa Valley in
February 2018 and it was the first-time visiting for both myself and Fiona. Napa
is located just north of San Francisco, and is one of America's most renowned
regions for wine. We'd heard great things from friends who
had visited the area, so we couldn't wait to explore the area for ourselves.
Most of the wineries in Napa are family-owned, so it's great knowing that
we were supporting local businesses during our visit. Since we were visiting
during the off-season, it was much quieter, and also meant that we were able to take
our time visiting the wineries without feeling rushed. As with all our
destination reviews, we always try to share with you highlights from our own
experience and also some top tips to help maximize your trip. So, here are some
of the highlights. Number 1: Wineries. No surprises here.
The top thing to do when visiting Napa is to check out the wineries. There are
so many to choose from and most of them are just off of the SR-29, which is the
main highway that runs through the region. Two of our favorite wineries from
the trip were Domaine Carneros and Sequoia Grove Winery. Domaine Carneros is
a larger winery that was founded by the family behind Taittinger champagne and
specializes in delicious sparkling wines. We tried four of their different
varieties of sparkling wine for $30 and really enjoyed sitting on their patio
which overlooks some of the beautiful views of the countryside and vineyards.
In fact, we flew our drone nearby after our wine tasting, so check out our video
to see the aerial footage. The Sequoia Grove Winery is a smaller winery with a
110 year old barn and tasting room located beneath gigantic sequoia trees.
This winery stood out because of the great experience we had at Sequoia
National Park last year, so we were excited to check it out. We tried four of
their wines for $25, which included their specialty Cabernet Sauvignon.
We loved the ambiance of this winery, and really enjoyed the
attention that we received during the tasting. These are just two of the many
options available in the area. Please comment below if you have any
suggestions or recommendations on wineries. Number 2 on our list was
hiking. We always enjoy the outdoors when traveling and definitely needed to walk
off the wine-tasting. We hiked in the Skyline Wilderness Park, which is a short
distance from downtown Napa. Entry to the park is only $5 and that covers
parking, a map of the trails, and use of the restroom facilities at the trailhead.
It was a quiet place to hike and offers 25 miles of different trails that are
really easy to navigate. It also gave us an opportunity to try out some of the
new features on our Mavic Air drone. Number 3: Great restaurants. On our
first night in Napa, we found La Taberna, which is a cozy
tapas place in downtown Napa. This place was perfect for what we were looking for.
It offered an awesome selection of small dishes, and of course, lots of wine. We
love the patatas bravas and the Spanish omelette, and really enjoyed the relaxed
atmosphere. We decided to try the Farmers Table at the Andaz which is known for
its fresh and locally sourced ingredients. We had a nice breakfast on
the first day of our trip here, which we needed before starting a day of wine
tasting. The farmstead in st. Helena was a great place for a midday stop and
quick meal. The property has a few dining options including a cafe, an upscale
restaurant, and also an outside terrace bar.
We chose the outside bar. The staff was super friendly and the restaurant
offered great lunch options. We decided to go with a couple of appetizers which
were delicious and a great way to break up the wine tasting. Though the highlight
of our trip, and really our top food experience for the year so far, was
Ad Hoc in Yountville. Ad Hoc is owned by Thomas Keller, who you may have heard
from his upscale renowned Napa restaurant French Laundry. This is
definitely a more casual and low-key restaurant from French Laundry, but the
food and the ambiance was outstanding. The restaurant has a fixed four-course
menu for $55 and is served family-style. The quality was the best we've tasted in
a while, and the casual dining experience made you feel right at home. If you're
interested in going, make sure you make a reservation well in advance since the
place gets booked pretty quickly, especially during the weekends. Number
4: The Andaz Napa. We stayed at the Andaz Napa which is located in downtown
Napa. I have to admit we love the Andaz brand and picked the hotel without paying
too much attention to the different areas that you can stay in within Napa.
Downtown Napa has a lively vibe and is full of restaurants, bars, shops, and lots
of art galleries. We did notice a few bachelor and bachelorette parties, so
it's definitely well-suited to a younger crowd. Though if we were to visit again, I
think we would have picked a more laid-back area like Yountville or St.
Helena. Maybe we're just getting old, but I think
these seemed more our style being relaxed but also offering some excellent
food and drink options within walking distance, and maybe with less of a
college party vibe. The three towns are within 15 to 20 minutes of each other
and close to all the wineries, so you can't go wrong staying in any of these
places. As always, we want to make sure you have the best experience in Napa, so
here are our top tips. Number 1: Use ride-sharing services to hop between the
wineries. There are plenty of ride-share options available in the area. Both Lyft
and Uber are active in the Napa region. Unless you have a designated driver,
we highly recommend making the most of the reasonably priced services to get
around the wineries. Most wineries are within fifteen to twenty minutes of
downtown Napa, which makes ride-sharing an inexpensive option, and you'll get to
relax and enjoy all the great wine that Napa has to offer without having to
worry about driving. Number 2: Fly into Oakland Airport. Oakland Airport is the
closest large Airport to Napa and is less busy than San Francisco Airport.
This made it easy to pick up our rental car and get straight on the road.
Door-to-door, you can expect to reach Napa in an hour and 30 minutes, depending
on the traffic. Number 3: Use the toll roads. When we
landed in Oakland, Waze was showing a 40 mile trip but estimated the drive
to be two hours and 30 minutes. This seemed
crazy and we were confused as to why we were given such a strange route. We
realized that we had the "avoid toll roads" option in Waze selected. When we
unchecked this option, our drive time reduced by an hour. While we did have to
pay a small fee for the toll, it was well worth it to arrive at our destination an
hour earlier. On the way back to Oakland, it
didn't seem to make a difference either as there weren't any toll roads. Number
4: Research wineries and make reservations. We highly recommend doing
your homework before heading to Napa. We don't consider ourselves wine experts by
any means, but we do enjoy sampling good wine. And honestly, we really weren't sure
where to start. We searched for some of the top wineries listed on TripAdvisor
and noted a few that sounded interesting to us. But also, we got good
recommendations just by talking to wine specialists throughout the day. It's
definitely a good idea to make reservations for the newer wineries, as
they tend to have a cap on the number of people that they can accommodate every
day. The older wineries generally don't have restrictions and will take people
on a drop-in basis, but it never hurts to check in advance. If you plan to
transport any wine home, check out our video on the topic for some tips on
packing wine and recommendations on useful gear. Number 5: Get off the beaten
path for some great photo opportunities. As you might have noticed, we love taking
photos and capturing videos on our trips. Everywhere we look, there were great
photo opportunities. However, some of the more popular stops along the way,
especially off the main Napa Road, were really crowded. So we decided to get off
the main road and head down some of the smaller country roads. We managed to get
some great photos and drone shots while avoiding many of the crowds. Have you
been to Napa? If so, what are your favorite wineries and restaurants? Please
share them below in the comments section. Also, if you have any questions, let us
know. If you enjoyed this video or found it useful, please hit the "like" button and
consider subscribing. Also, visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter
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travel safe and travel smart.
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California Has Problem With Authority, Trump Just Spanked Them With Bad News - Duration: 5:19.
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California Has Problem With Authority, Trump Just Spanked Them With Bad News - Duration: 5:36.
California Has Problem With Authority, Trump Just Spanked Them With Bad News
Rebellious California has a serious problem with authority, and President Donald Trump
just spanked them with some bad news that you don't want to miss.
It's about time the Golden State learned a little something about federal law.According
to Fox News, the extreme environmentalists in Sacramento have just gotten a rude awakening
from Trump's EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt after he announced that some of the federally
approved privileges that California enjoys are going to be re-examined.
Most notably, Pruitt talked about the radical Obama-era emissions regulations and California's
previous push to have even stricter emissions laws than the federal government.
On Tuesday, April 3, 2018, Pruitt laid out his plan to roll back Obama-era fuel standards
which many see as a huge win for the automakers and the American economy.
This is bad news for California, which more or less leads the way for over a dozen states
with emissions regulations that surpass those passed by the EPA.
As a result, the Golden State has driven many businesses to other states and hurt their
own economy with unreasonable emissions controls.
In regard to federal regulations, Pruitt said, "These standards that were set were inappropriate
and need to be revised," during a speech at the EPA in Washington D.C., adding that
the rules are too expensive and hurt car buyers by making vehicles costlier.
Pruitt spoke directly about his goals and specific reasons for wanting to roll-back
Obama-era emissions regulations.
"The focus should be on making cars that people actually buy and that are efficient,"
he said.
Pruitt's decision to overhaul the nation's first carbon limits on automobiles, which
requires cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. to average more than 50 miles per gallon
by 2025, shows a joint effort between the country's automakers and the Trump administration
to re-create a decimated car industry.
"This was the right decision, and we support the Administration for pursuing a data-driven
effort and a single national program as it works to finalize future standards," the
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which includes Ford, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler,
said in a statement.
"We appreciate that the Administration is working to find a way to both increase fuel
economy standards and keep new vehicles affordable to more Americans."
The announcement wasn't music to everyone's ears, however.
California immediately pushed back as the EPA's announcement went public.
Now, a legal battle over California's privilege to have stricter emissions regulations than
the federal government is sure to ensue.
California passed its own Clean Air Act in 1970, allowing it to set its own greenhouse
gas emissions standards.
The liberal run state is able to maintain that kind of autonomy based on a waiver it
has with the federal government, which Pruitt now says will be under review.
The smack talk had already begun a day earlier in Sacramento, according to the Associated
Press.
"The Trump Administration's assault on clean car standards risks our ability to protect
our children's health, tackle climate change, and save hardworking Americans money," California's
militant Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in a statement on Monday.
"We're ready to file suit if needed to protect these critical standards and to fight
the Administration's war on our environment.
California didn't become the sixth-largest economy in the world by spectating," Becerra
added.Over a dozen other state attorney generals joined Becerra on Monday to rebuke the Trump
administration for the rollback calling it "irrational and irresponsible" while vowing
to "vigorously and aggressively challenge President Trump's dangerous anti-environmental
agenda in court."
Pruitt handled the situation with class.
In regard to California's nasty attitude, he said that "Cooperative federalism doesn't
mean that one state can dictate standards for the rest of the country."
"EPA will set a national standard for greenhouse gas emissions that allows auto manufacturers
to make cars that people both want and can afford — while still expanding environmental
and safety benefits of newer cars," he added.
"It is in America's best interest to have a national standard, and we look forward to
partnering with all states, including California, as we work to finalize that standard."
I applaud President Donald Trump and his EPA boss Scott Pruitt for taking the bull by the
horns.
States like California think they are above federal law in so many different ways.
As the Golden State politicians get ready for a legal battle over emissions regulations,
it will be interesting to see them try to convince their voters that living under needless
and expensive regulations is better.
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Nadine Sabz/ Ataque A Tiros NOS Escritorios Do YouTube Em California :( - Duration: 2:10.
I am here because
I just received this news
it's all in Dutch, but
in California
a lady
took her gun and walked into the youtube hQ
and
started shooting
guys
i just heard on the news that she was mad at youtube
because her videos were blocked
and she didn't have views
but it's so sad, it's really sad
to see this kind of news
because of youtube.
because of youtube, views and money.
trying to take other peoples life
no one has the right to do something like this
even if youtube is beeing hard
no one has the right to do sometning like this.
the news also says that the lady also took her own life(she shoot herself)
yes!
I think even when you are out off control
i think she should try to find help
or try something else, but not trying to take other peoples life
because only God has the right to take a life
I am so sad
I am sad to ready this
I hope those people who were there,
that they can be in God's hands, and help hem
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EPA decision on fuel emissions sets up legal battle with California - Duration: 1:42.
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California Has Problem With Authority, Trump Just Spanked Them With Bad News - Duration: 5:18.
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Shots fired at YouTube HQ in California - Duration: 1:13.
Now for a look at stories making headlines around the world and we start in California.
Police in San Bruno are on the scene of a shooting at YouTube HQ.
For more on this and other international news we turn to our Ro Aram….
Aram,... the authorities believe the shooter or shooters are still active...
Well, Semin, the latest coming in says a female suspect has been shot dead by police, but
we don't know if any more shooters are still on the loose.
Although nothing has been confirmed yet,... reports say at least four are wounded, two
of whom are said to be in serious and critical condition.
San Bruno police and San Mateo Country sheriff's deputies rushed to YouTube's headquarters
in San Bruno,... in reponse to emergency calls from inside the building.
Videos and photos posted online show police officers running into the offices,... as people
were also seen evacuating in a line with their hands above their heads.
Still no clue on the motive for the shooting, but just last month, YouTube announced it
would ban content promoting the sale of guns and gun accessories as well as videos that
teach how to make guns.
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Proposal Would Limit When California Police Can Shoot Guns - Duration: 1:59.
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California Has Problem With Authority, Trump Just Spanked Them With Bad News - Duration: 5:11.
California Has Problem With Authority, Trump Just Spanked Them With Bad News
Rebellious California has a serious problem with authority, and President Donald Trump
just spanked them with some bad news that you don't want to miss.
It's about time the Golden State learned a little something about federal law.
According to Fox News, the extreme environmentalists in Sacramento have just gotten a rude awakening
from Trump's EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt after he announced that some of the federally
approved privileges that California enjoys are going to be re-examined.
Most notably, Pruitt talked about the radical Obama-era emissions regulations and California's
previous push to have even stricter emissions laws than the federal government.
On Tuesday, April 3, 2018, Pruitt laid out his plan to roll back Obama-era fuel standards
which many see as a huge win for the automakers and the American economy.
This is bad news for California, which more or less leads the way for over a dozen states
with emissions regulations that surpass those passed by the EPA.
As a result, the Golden State has driven many businesses to other states and hurt their
own economy with unreasonable emissions controls.
In regard to federal regulations, Pruitt said, "These standards that were set were inappropriate
and need to be revised," during a speech at the EPA in Washington D.C., adding that
the rules are too expensive and hurt car buyers by making vehicles costlier.
Pruitt spoke directly about his goals and specific reasons for wanting to roll-back
Obama-era emissions regulations.
"The focus should be on making cars that people actually buy and that are efficient,"
he said.
Pruitt's decision to overhaul the nation's first carbon limits on automobiles, which
requires cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. to average more than 50 miles per gallon
by 2025, shows a joint effort between the country's automakers and the Trump administration
to re-create a decimated car industry.
"This was the right decision, and we support the Administration for pursuing a data-driven
effort and a single national program as it works to finalize future standards," the
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which includes Ford, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler,
said in a statement.
"We appreciate that the Administration is working to find a way to both increase fuel
economy standards and keep new vehicles affordable to more Americans."
The announcement wasn't music to everyone's ears, however.
California immediately pushed back as the EPA's announcement went public.
Now, a legal battle over California's privilege to have stricter emissions regulations than
the federal government is sure to ensue.
California passed its own Clean Air Act in 1970, allowing it to set its own greenhouse
gas emissions standards.
The liberal run state is able to maintain that kind of autonomy based on a waiver it
has with the federal government, which Pruitt now says will be under review.
The smack talk had already begun a day earlier in Sacramento, according to the Associated
Press.
"The Trump Administration's assault on clean car standards risks our ability to protect
our children's health, tackle climate change, and save hardworking Americans money," California's
militant Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in a statement on Monday.
"We're ready to file suit if needed to protect these critical standards and to fight
the Administration's war on our environment.
California didn't become the sixth-largest economy in the world by spectating," Becerra
added.Over a dozen other state attorney generals joined Becerra on Monday to rebuke the Trump
administration for the rollback calling it "irrational and irresponsible" while vowing
to "vigorously and aggressively challenge President Trump's dangerous anti-environmental
agenda in court."
Pruitt handled the situation with class.
In regard to California's nasty attitude, he said that "Cooperative federalism doesn't
mean that one state can dictate standards for the rest of the country."
"EPA will set a national standard for greenhouse gas emissions that allows auto manufacturers
to make cars that people both want and can afford — while still expanding environmental
and safety benefits of newer cars," he added.
"It is in America's best interest to have a national standard, and we look forward to
partnering with all states, including California, as we work to finalize that standard."
I applaud President Donald Trump and his EPA boss Scott Pruitt for taking the bull by the
horns.
States like California think they are above federal law in so many different ways.
As the Golden State politicians get ready for a legal battle over emissions regulations,
it will be interesting to see them try to convince their voters that living under needless
and expensive regulations is better.
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